September 12th (La Rousse City, Hoenn)

(May's POV)

Lizzy dropped her teacup in shock while Jennifer looked angry, "On what charge?!" Jennifer demanded angrily.

"For the destruction of the Ropex Formula and all its research," he stated stiffly as he handed me the summons. "You are to report to court this Friday."

Jennifer said nothing, but still looked angry as she pressed a buzzer on the table. A few seconds later, a butler appeared, "George, please escort this man off the premises," she said briskly as if trying not to strangle the guy.

"Yes Madam," he said as he gestured for the man to leave.

After he left, I took a sip of tea acting calm while Lizzy was still in shock and Jennifer looked livid, "May, how are you acting so calm?!" Lizzy asked surprised as I read the summons.

"It's not the first time I've been sued and summoned," I said suddenly feeling tired.

Lizzy still looked at me in shock, "What's it say?" Jennifer asked trying to not lash out.

I sighed, "I've been summoned to court on the charge of destroying the formula which is deemed destruction of property and they want to sue me for three million dollars."

Jennifer and Lizzy almost did a spit take, "What!"

I handed Jennifer the summons and she read it before looking livid, "This is ridiculous, I'm calling the family attorney," she said determined as she picked up her phone.

"No need to do that," I said quickly as I put my hand on top of hers to stop her.

"You're seriously not considering paying that fee," Lizzy said appalled.

I frowned, "Of course not, I agree with your mother that the price is absolutely ridiculous," I said annoyed. "You just don't have to involve your family attorney, Max and I already have one. He's a friend of our dad's and he knew our grandfather as well."

"Is he good, not that I'm saying he isn't," Jennifer said quickly.

I gave a small smile, "It's alright, I know you're worried about me being defended well. Jonathon has never done me and Max wrong, he's helped me in cases before and he's managed my family's affairs for years. He's almost like a grandfather to the both of us and I call on him for legal counsel all the time."

"Jonathon? As in Jonathon Randel?" Jennifer asked.

I nodded, "Do you know him mom?" Lizzy asked.

She shook her head, "I've heard of him, he is really good in his practice. Actually, he might have provided legal counsel for your father a few times," she said.

"Do you mind if I borrow your phone?" I asked.

"Go right ahead," Jennifer said as she handed it to me.

I typed in the number and heard the phone ring, after the third ring someone picked up, "Randal and Stuart Law Firm," a pleasant voice answered.

"Hi Sherry, it's May," I said.

"Well hello sweetie, how have you been?" she asked sweetly.

"I've been better," I said tiredly. "Is Jonathon available?"

"Hold on for a second sweetie, I'll call and see," she said before I was put on hold for a few seconds.

"Well hello May, what can I do for you?" he asked me in grandfatherly tone.

I smiled softly, "Do you have time to see me this afternoon, I have something I need you to see," I said tiredly.

"Let me see," he said as I heard pages being flipped. "I'm free this afternoon so anytime is fine."

I silently sighed in relief knowing he was available, "I'm at the Hayden estate as of right now, could you stop by at 3:15? I asked.

"Sounds good, I'll see you then," he said before he hung up.

I handed the phone back to Jennifer, "You don't mind if he comes her do you?" I asked.

"Not at all May," she said with a smile. "I'll let you two girls chat, I have to talk to Martha about dinner tonight."

She then left leaving the two of us, Lizzy looked at me in concern, "Are you alright May, you look pale?"

I sipped my tea, "I feel drained," I said tiredly. "This sort of situation makes you tired."

"Want me to take you to your room?" she asked.

I shook my head as I placed the summons on my lap, "Do you mind pushing me in the garden for a bit?"

She smiled, "Not at all," she said happily as she pressed the buzzer.

George then appeared, "Can you get someone to clean this up?" Lizzy asked nicely.

"Yes Miss Hayden," he said as he started to clean up the tea things.

"Any particular place you want to go?" Lizzy asked as she started pushing me away from the table.

"How about the northeast side, the roses look like they could use some sprucing up," I said.

"As you wish Lady Hayden," Lizzy said teasingly as she continued to push me.

I sighed, "Are you still going on about that?" I asked tiredly.

"Come on May, you're wearing a cute summer dress, have had afternoon tea, an elegant flair to your attitude, and you and Drew have promised to each other. How can I not call you Lady Hayden?" Lizzy asked sternly.

I rolled my eyes, "For the first thing, you threatened to leak more of my diary onto the internet if I didn't wear this dress. Second, your mother invited me to join her for tea. And third, you are supposed to act polite in public," I retorted.

I could feel Lizzy looking at me with a smirk, "So you don't say anything about the last reason?" she asked teasingly.

"Lizzy, try to understand that Drew and I promised each other because we love each other and we promised to protect and help the other, it wasn't a flashy event to show that we might get married someday. We wanted the other to know and understand that we love them and that no matter what life throws at us, we'll face it head on together and that we'll never let the other down," I explained with a small smile as I pulled at a nearby rose.

"Aww….that is the most romantic thing," Lizzy squealed before calming down. "Alright, I'll try to tone the teasing down, but can I just indulge myself for today?"

I sighed, "Alright, but only so that you can get it out of your system," I agreed.

"Yes!" she said as she pumped a fist in the air.

"Why do I get the feeling I'm going to regret saying that?" I muttered.

"Cheer up Lady Hayden, it's only for nine and a half more hours," she said cheerfully as we rolled up to where I asked to be. "What are you going to do?"

I smiled as I stood up and walked to the bushes, "This," I said softly as I raised my hand over it and let the flowers bloom fully before allowing my power to spread over the whole area.

"Whoa…." Lizzy said in awe as I finished.

"There, now it looks better," I said pleased before grabbed the summons and teleported the wheelchair back to the house.

"Are you sure you have enough energy to walk?" Lizzy asked concerned.

I nodded, "The walk will be good for me," I said firmly.

We started making our way back, "Have you decided where you'll compete in contests next?" I asked.

Lizzy shrugged, "I don't know, I was thinking Johto, but I'm sure."

"Johto would be a good place to start next, the contest rules are very similar to the rules here in Hoenn," I agreed.

She nodded absentmindedly causing me to sigh, "Am I affecting your decision?" I asked.

She looked at me and I knew I hit the nail on the head, "Are you scared from when I put myself and Max in a drug induced coma?" I asked.

"I wish you wouldn't do that," she whispered.

I placed a hand on her shoulder drew her into a hug, "I'm sorry for scaring you, I just did what I thought was the only option left," I said softly.

"But it wasn't your only option," Lizzy cried.

I smiled softly, "At the time, I thought it was," I said sadly. "Try to understand that sometimes I can't control the situations that are thrown at me and I may get hurt. That shouldn't stop you from going on your journey."

"But May…..," she argued with tears streaming down her face.

"But nothing, this is the path that has been laid out for me and you staying at home monitoring me like Max won't do anything to help you. You need to learn to let me go and just hope that I'll be okay," I said gently. "And I promise that I will stop putting myself in tough situations."

She sobbed and hugged me again and I let her, I was almost like an older sister to her and she loved me as much as Drew did.

Once she calmed down, she dried her eyes, "Thanks May," she said gratefully.

I smiled as I looked at my poketech, "Geez, we better head back to the house, everyone will start showing up in a few minutes!"

We then picked up the pace and made to the house to find Lizzy's dad in the foyer, "Wow dad, you're home early?" Lizzy said surprised.

"I was able to leave earlier than expected," he said as George helped him with his coat. "How was your day?"

Lizzy and I looked at each other, "Umm…." Lizzy said nervously.

"I've been summoned to court," I said quickly so that Lizzy didn't have to tell.

He frowned, "What on earth for?" he asked concerned.

"Destruction of property," I said with a sigh as I handed him the summons.

I watched as he read it and he looked angry, "This is absolutely ridiculous!" he spluttered.

"That's what I said," Jennifer said as she came into the foyer.

"Have you called our lawyer?" Christopher asked.

She shook her head, "May already has one, he'll be here in a few minutes."

"Who is it?" he asked.

"Jonathon Randel," I said. "He's been my family's lawyer since my grandpa."

Christopher nodded approvingly as he and Jennifer walked toward the library while Lizzy and I went to the parlor nearby. As we sat down, I rang for Mary to bring me some blueberry tea.

"May, you just had tea? You want more and why blueberry?" Lizzy asked confused.

"I drink tea because it's good for you and I wanted blueberry because it's a reenergizer, something I really need right now," I said tiredly.

"You shouldn't have walked back then," Lizzy retorted.

"I needed the exercise since I've hardly been walking," I argued.

Lizzy just sighed as Mary came back with the tea and the gang teleported into the room.

"Will that be all?" Mary asked.

I nodded and smiled, "Yes, thank you Mary."

I quickly poured myself a cup and breathed in the aroma, "Well don't you look cozy, I'd say you've come right out of Upton Abbey," Dawn teased. "Is the luxury getting to your head?"

I rolled my eyes as I drank my tea, "Please," I muttered.

"Well, you sure look like it," Leaf agreed.

"For the record, Lizzy threatened me to dress nice otherwise she would have threatened to post more of my diary on the internet," I snapped.

"Lizzy….." Drew chastised.

"What? As long as she was here and acting nice, I thought for her to play the part," Lizzy stated. "Isn't that right, Lady Hayden?"

Everyone just stared at me, before looking back at her, "What? She's letting me," Lizzy protested.

"Seriously?" Drew asked me.

"Only for today so she can get it out of her system," I said tiredly.

Misty looked at me in concern, "Are you feeling okay, you look pale and tired."

I sighed, "Somewhat, I'm really tired right now."

Drew sat next to me concerned, "This was given to me this afternoon," I said as I gave Drew the summons.

He looked at me confused and then started to read it, his face went from looking confused to angry and annoyed, "This is absolutely ridiculous!" he said angrily.

"What?" Gary asked.

"May's being sued three million dollars for destruction of the Ropex Formula and its research," Drew said angrily as he stood up and started pacing while everyone looked in shock and annoyance.

"That's just stupid!" Dawn said stupefied.

"What it is Troublesome, is a load BS," Paul grunted.

"Can they do that?" Misty asked.

I nodded, "They legally can sue me that, but that doesn't mean I'm going to allow it," I huffed.

George then entered the room, "Miss Maple, a Mr. Randel is here to see you," he announced.

"Please show him in," I said politely as I stood up.

George then disappeared for a second before showing Mr. Randel in, "Thanks so much for coming," I said cordially as I shook his hand and gestured to the couches.

I could tell all eyes were on me by my manners though Lizzy smirked, "Would you like some tea?" I offered.

"I'll have a cup," he said as he sat down across from me. "How are you Drew, I haven't seen you since last year at your father's meeting."

"I've been fine sir," Drew said as I handed Jonathon his cup.

"And who all do we have here?" he asked as he turned to face everyone else.

"These are our friends, Misty Waterflower, Ash Ketchum, Leaf Green, Gary Oak, Dawn Berlitz, and Paul Shinji," I introduced.

"And you've met my sister Lizzy," Drew added.

"Well now, it seems you've developed quite the passel of friends here," Jonathon said with a grin.

I nodded, "We'll let you attend your business," Drew said courteously signaling to the gang to leave.

Drew kissed my cheek and left with them and Lizzy before shutting the door.

"How long have you two been dating?" Jonathon asked.

"Almost a year," I said with a small smile.

Jonathon gave a small smile, "He certainly did his research when looking up love knots," he said impressed as he noticed my promise ring. "Now what is it that you have to show me?"

I handed him the summons, he put on his reading specs and read it.

He frowned, "This is a very serious accusation," he said seriously. "Is this true?"

I sighed and nodded, "This is not looking good for you May," he said sternly.

"I know, but we might be able to get away with it on grounds of it being immorally cruel to pokemon," I suggested.

"Why don't you tell the whole story first and then I can see what I do," he said while setting his cup down.

I took a deep breath and explained to him what happened a couple of days ago and what the formula was.

Jonathon sighed, "This still does not look good for you. We might be able to get away with saying you did it under reasonable circumstances. Do you know who invented the formula?"

"Well…..," I said hesitantly. "Max was asked to figure it out for a think tank."

Jonathon sighed, "This really does not look good for you May," he said tiredly.

I sighed, "I know, but I really do not want to pay three million dollars, that is just too ridiculous."

Jonathon nodded in agreement, "I'll take your case, but I can't guarantee it will end well," he warned. "They might bring up your other charges and you might even face jail time for things you've done."

I nodded and we stood up, "In the meantime, please rest, you'll need your rest for the trial."

I nodded again as I buzzed for George, "Thanks again for coming." I said gratefully.

Jonathon nodded and smiled, "Relax and don't worry for the next few days, I'll take care of it."

George then showed Jonathon out and I collapsed onto the couch feeling, anxious, drained, worried, and ready to pass out.

"I take it the meeting didn't go so well," Lizzy commented as everyone came back in.

I sighed as I leaned forward and rubbed my face with my hands, "He made a good point that the research company will drudge up old charges brought against me and I might be facing possible jail time with this charge being added on," I said tiredly.

I then telepathically asked Gardevoir to appear and she teleported into the room, "Please teleport me to my room, I think I might pass out," I said tiredly.

Drew looked at me in deep concern and touched my arm to be teleported with me. We made it to my room and I grasped the bed feeling faint.

Drew came up to me and helped me lay down, "You should have said something," he scolded gently as he sat next to me and stroked my hair.

I sighed, "I couldn't really say anything, I guess I'm worried and it's not helping my recovery."

"That is an understatement," Drew said lightly as he kissed my forehead. "Rest, I'll alert everyone that you won't be coming down."

I smiled in gratitude and closed my eyes as Drew left.

(Drew's POV)

After I shut the door, I sighed. This lawsuit is not helping May in the slightest.

I went downstairs and found my family talking in the library, Lizzy looked at me worried, "How is she?"

"She was about ready to pass out," I said angrily. "This lawsuit is not helping her recovery."

"Well, we'll just have to make sure she stays rested for Friday," mom said tiredly before looking at Lizzy. "And no more teasing May, it's bad enough you're pressuring her that she might have my responsibilities someday."

"But mom…," Lizzy whined.

"No more, especially for the next few days. It's bad enough that you made a lot of pressure on her months ago, no more talk of engagement or marriage," mom said sternly.

"It's going to happen though," Lizzy argued. "They already did promise rings which is basically an engagement."

"Elizabeth, promise rings don't necessarily lead up to marriage, it's a symbolic thing that people do to signify a promise and that could mean anything," mom explained her tone starting to rise.

"But the ring Drew chose is love knot," Lizzy continued to argue.

"Elizabeth!" my dad shouted sternly causing her to stop. "A promise ring can stand for love yes, but it is when a promise is made and it doesn't necessarily lead to marriage. The promise could be faithfulness, I don't know. The promise your brother and May made is between them. Now stop teasing them about something that is sacred to them."

Lizzy looked ready to cry, but her face contorted in anger as she ran from the room causing us to sigh, "Well…..that was awkward," I said tiredly as I twisted the ring around my finger.

"She's still young and doesn't quite understand the concept," mom said gently as she took my hand and looked at my ring. "You two did a very good job at choosing rings. I can understand why you did it, the lives that you two lead, you never know what will happen."

She squeezed my hand gently, "You better entertain your friends, they're in your game room."

I nodded and left. When I got there, I saw Leaf, Gary, Misty, and Ash playing a racing game on the TV while Dawn and Paul were watching them from a nearby chair.

Leaf paused the game much to the complaint of Ash and Gary, "How is she?"

"She was ready to pass out and I told her to rest," I said causing everyone to look upset.

"This is really bad timing. Anyway, why do they want to sue her anyways if the formula was dangerous?" Leaf asked.

"Because they want the money," I grumbled.

"Can we scare them up a bit?" Dawn asked as she took out a knife shocking us.

"Did you have that on you in school?" Leaf spluttered.

Dawn rolled her eyes giving her a "duh" look. Paul then quickly took it causing Dawn to frown, "That is enough violence Troublesome," he said sternly.

She shrugged and pulled out another one causing us to look at her in shock again, "You have more than one?" Ash asked in surprise.

"It would amaze you as to how weapons I have acquired," she said darkly as she looked at her knife carefully with a grin.

"Dawn, enough," Paul said as he took the other knife away.

"Fine," she muttered as she pouted to the side.

Paul quickly pecked her cheek to get a small smile to appear.

"You doing P.D.A. is still freaking me out," Gary commented with Ash nodding in agreement causing Paul to glare at him.

While the guys weren't looking, Leaf started the game up again and got first place while Misty got second causing Ash and Gary to burst out in complaints.

"What the hell Leafy?!" Gary complained.

"Well don't make such comments," Leaf scolded before smirking. "Besides, all's fair in love and videogames Gare-bear."

She and Misty then stood up to get their backpacks and start working on homework. Dawn joined them and the guys and I started to continue our game of Zombie Apocalypse.

September 13th (La Rousse City, Hoenn)

I was half asleep half-awake when Gardevoir entered my mind, "Go check on May, she seems to be restless."

I turned over and looked at the clock to see that it was 2:00 in the morning. I got up and made my way to her room. I was worried about her because she hadn't woken up at all since she laid down to rest because she felt faint. I walked in to see her sleeping and I sensed that her aura was agitated.

I then crept into her bed and held her close, "Drew?" she asked sleepily while confused.

"Shh, go to sleep," I said softly as I kissed her forehead.

"But your parents and the servants," she said worriedly and her aura showed her becoming anxious.

"Let me worry about that. Right now, I'm more concerned about making sure you get some sleep," I said gently as I stroked the side of her face.

"But….," she argued.

I placed a finger over her lips, "Sleep," I commanded gently as I pecked her lips.

"Fine," she mumbled as she snuggled closer into me. "I love you."

I smiled softly, "I love you," I said as I kissed her head before closing my eyes and fell back asleep.

I woke up some time later and saw that May was still sleeping next to me. I softly kissed her forehead and carefully got out of bed to make sure that I didn't wake her up. I looked at the bedside clock to see that it was 9:00, guess it's safe to assume I'm not going to class.

I quickly went downstairs to see that the gang left for school and that mom, dad, and Lizzy were still eating.

"So you finally decide to show up, have fun cuddling?" Lizzy teased.

I frowned as I took a seat across from her, "I swear to Mew Lizzy, you better delete all footage you have of that or I will a virus spike your laptop," I hissed.

"Like you can do that," Lizzy said with a smirk.

"We could just as easily take your funding away and ground you from your laptop," dad said as he set his newspaper down.

"Daddy, you can't be serious?" Lizzy complained.

"Then delete the pictures you took," he said sternly.

Lizzy huffed, "Fine," she muttered as she deleted them from her pokenav.

"Did you post them or send them anywhere?" mom asked suspiciously.

"No," Lizzy muttered. "I didn't get the chance to."

"Good," mom said in relief before taking a sip of coffee. "And Drew, try to avoid making a habit of it, I don't want to become a grandmother too soon."

"Mom!" I protested as I felt a blush appear.

Lizzy snickered, "I know how teenagers work," mom said. "Just be careful."

I grabbed a few pancakes, "Mom, do May and I look like we do 'that'," I said with quotations.

Mom shrugged, "Well you're both teenagers and it's something that happens quite a bit," she pointed out.

"So much as for trusting us," I muttered as I started to eat.

"I'm teasing Drew, well…at least I believe May to prevent 'it'," mom said with quotations.

"Mom," I protested again.

"I know her well enough to know that she does everything she can to prevent any scandal," mom pointed out. "Compared to you when you didn't quite care about flirting with either person in public when she had two identities going on at the same time."

I frowned, "Your mother has a point," dad agreed.

I grumbled as I continued to eat and saw that Lizzy mouthed "burn" causing me to glare at her.

After I finished eating, Mary and a few other maids appeared, "Mary, can you prepare a small breakfast tray and bring it up to May's room in a few minutes?" I asked.

"Yes sir," she said courteously as they started to clear the table and I went upstairs to grab my laptop and backpack to take to May's room.

I entered the room to see that May was still sleeping. A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door, I opened it to find Mary with the breakfast tray.

"Thank you Mary," I said as I took the tray from her.

She turned to leave when I stopped her, "Mary, I know how the servants are fond of gossip. If you could stop the gossip or at least keep it down in the servant's quarters, I would greatly appreciate it. May and I are very paranoid about word getting around ever since last spring," I explained.

Mary nodded and smiled, "Of course Master Hayden, May's been nothing but kind to us, I'll make sure no bad rumors are spread.

"Thank you Mary," I said gratefully.

She nodded again and went back to work as I brought the tray to a nearby desk before I walked over to May and sat next her, "May, time to wake up," I said softly as I gently shook her.

She groaned and blinked a few times before yawning sleepily, "Morning," she said with a sleepily grin.

I smirked, "Morning sleepyhead," I teased as I kissed her.

"Shouldn't you be at school?" she asked concerned as she looked at the clock.

I shrugged, "Everyone let me sleep in and I'm already late," I said as I saw May struggling to try to sit up against the headboard. "Are you feeling okay?"

She shook her head, "I have no energy at all whatsoever," she said tiredly as she finally sat up.

I frowned as I handed placed the breakfast tray on her lap, "Thank you," she said as she started to eat before looking at me in concern. "You alright?"

I raised an eyebrow, "Aren't I supposed to ask you that?"

She rolled her eyes before looking worried, "You're aura shows concern and worry."

I sighed, "Well, I'm worried about you. You've obviously had a relapse from getting better."

May nodded, "I shouldn't be so worried, but I guess I can't help it. It's not like it's my first time being charged or anything."

I looked her in surprise, "You've been sued before?" I asked astonished.

"Not everything I do is appreciated by people," May muttered as she sipped her tea before sighing in content. "Mary seems to know me well."

"What makes you say that?" I asked with a grin.

"She brought up blueberry tea," May said with a smile.

September 14th (La Rousse City, Hoenn)

(May's POV)

I was currently working on homework with Drew in the rose garden, "I'm glad to be outside for once," I sighed happily.

Drew smirked, "You were only kept indoors for a day," Drew teased.

"Yea and trapped in bed," I retorted. "It's an awful feeling cause you don't have the strength to even stand up."

"I can imagine," Drew said as he pecked my cheek.

"You two are so cute," Roserade teased as she walked up to us.

Drew and I rolled our eyes as I looked at my poketch, "We should head inside, Jonathon should be here soon," I said as I started to pack my stuff up.

"I don't understand you humans and your court trials," Blaziken muttered.

"It's how people can get justice," I explained. "Or they can try to oust you for money."

"Oust?" Roserade asked confused.

"Steal," Drew clarified as he helped me up.

"So how is that justice?" Blaziken asked as we started to walk to the house.

I sighed, "I guess it depends what the case is, mine is over the reason of greed and pure stupidity."

Drew took my hand and squeezed it gently as he pecked my cheek, "Something tells me that those morons have no idea what they have gotten themselves into."

I chuckled, "Let's hope that Jonathon has made a good defense," I said with a sigh.

"I'm sure he did, no need to worry," Drew teased.

I laughed at his use of Dawn's phrase as we entered the house to find George, "Master Hayden, Miss Maple, Mr. Randel and Mr. Peabody are in the parlor," he reported.

"Thank you George," I said gratefully as Drew took my stuff and kissed my cheek before I walked in to meet them.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting," I apologized.

"We weren't waiting very long," Jonathon assured me. "May I introduce Mr. Joshua Peabody, he'll be assisting me in defending your case."

I shook Josh's hand, "Nice to meet you," I said politely before I took a seat.

"I'm happy to say that we have a pretty good defense lined up," Jonathon reported causing me to relax a little. "We looked into how it was inhumane against pokemon and we'll build up from that."

"Has the Pokemon Rights Society gotten wind of this?" I asked concerned.

Jonathon shook his head, "Not that I know of, but we'll find out tomorrow," he said. "We'll escort you to the trial to help avoid the press. Be ready to leave by 8:00."

I nodded in understanding and buzzed for George to show them out, "So what'd they say?" Drew asked as he and the gang appeared.

"That they have a good defense lined up," I said in relief.

Drew smirked as he kissed my cheek, "I told you there was no need to worry."

I rolled my eyes, "And don't worry, we'll be there to support you," Dawn promised.

I looked at them in surprise, "Steven's letting you skip school?"

"Sure," Leaf said with a smile. "Let's go with that."

I shook my head, "On your head may it be," I muttered knowing that they were gonna get in trouble. "Just make sure you sneak in, especially you Drew. If the press catches on that you're there, it'll lead to trouble."

Drew took my hand and squeezed it while nodding in understanding, "Now that you've heard that you've gotten a pretty good defense lined up, you ready for the trial?" Ash asked.

I nodded and smirked, "Come what may."